Lisa Scott , LMSW

Lisa Scott, LMSW, is a Michigan-based licensed therapist with 32 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She brings a calm, empathic presence to her work and focuses on helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and anger, using practical strategies grounded in established therapeutic approaches. Her practice also addresses relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, and career-related stress, with additional attention to areas such as attachment and caregiver stress.

Lisa offers a client-centered style that prioritizes clear communication and respects each person’s background and lived experience. She has particular experience working with young adults, caregivers, and people facing prejudice, discrimination, or difficult family transitions. Her approach blends compassionate listening with evidence-informed tools to build resilience and increase self-awareness.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW - Lisa aims to collaborate with clients to identify realistic goals and develop coping skills that support meaningful personal growth. She frames therapy as a partnership that balances thoughtful guidance with exercises and insights tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Lisa Scott

Lisa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn how to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s experience guides the pace and topics of therapy - it supports self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and challenges. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies based on client feedback and evolving needs.

Online therapy with Lisa includes options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities while still engaging with a licensed professional and a structured therapeutic process.